Balance
- Is the equality in a picture whereby everything is arranged to compliment each other in terms of space, color and mass.
- Balance helps create stability.
- Balance can be symmetrical and asymmetrical.
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Emphasis
- Is the one part in the picture or image where the focus is directed.
- It is the one thing the artist wants you to pay attention to.
- It stands out immediately.
- It is created by different coloring, shapes, positioning, style and space.
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Contrast
- Is the difference between the elements used. An example would be dark vs. light.
- Contrasting elements can create chaos in the picture.
- Used to make and impact as well as stand out.
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Repetition
- Used to make the image more interesting.
- It helps create a rhythm.
- Gradual movement as it seems endless.
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Alignment
- Is everything arranged in a line.
- It helps to create order and make the picture look more organized.
- It can be aligned in many ways as long as it is arranged in a line back to back.
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Harmony
- Is the happy or nice effect you get when every element in the picture complements each other.
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Proximity
- Is the space between objects.
- It creates a relationship between the objects.
- Objects do not have to be near each other.
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Proportion
- When different sizes of the elements are used to create drama in the picture.
- It brings viewers to the focal point.
- Meaning if it's a car, there should be the right set of wheels, with the right color of the car.
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Unity
- When the artwork is considered whole.
- When the artwork is not looked at piece by piece but as one whole artwork.
- Unity is achieved when all elements blend in and unites to give off a finished feel.
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